Councillor Julie Howe

Annual Council, Council - Thursday 21st May, 2026 6.00 pm

Extraordinary meeting, Council - Wednesday 18th March, 2026 6.00 pm, NEW

The Council of North Northamptonshire Council is scheduled to meet on Wednesday 18 March 2026. The primary item on the agenda is a discussion regarding the potential creation of a Foundation Strategic Authority for Northamptonshire, with the aim of securing greater devolution and associated benefits for the region. The meeting will also include provisions for public participation and councillor questions.

Council - Thursday 5th March, 2026 6.00 pm

The Council met on Thursday 5 March 2026 and approved a new Corporate Parenting Strategy, a Pay Policy Statement for 2025/26, and changes to political balance on committees. The Council also noted the Northamptonshire Children's Trust Business Plan and Annual Report, and rejected a motion concerning contaminated land.

Place and Environment Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday 3rd March, 2026 6.30 pm

The Place and Environment Scrutiny Committee met on Tuesday 03 March 2026, approving recommendations for the Speed Management Policy and the Draft Housing Services Asset Management Strategy. The committee also agreed to add a joint scrutiny panel with the Corporate Scrutiny Committee regarding highways to its work programme.

Council - Thursday, 19 February 2026 - 10.00 am

North Northamptonshire Council convened for a Budget Council meeting on Thursday, 19 February 2026, where the primary focus was the approval of the General Fund Final Budget for 2026-27, the Medium-Term Financial Plan, and the Capital Programme. Key decisions included the setting of Council Tax levels, with an approved increase of 2.99% for the core council tax and an additional 2% for the Adult Social Care precept, resulting in an average Band D Council Tax of £1,918.23. The Housing Revenue Account Budget for 2026/27 was also approved, including a 4.8% increase in dwelling rents.